Connecting the environment of the ancient past with the natural and cultural history of yesterday and today.

Visitor Information

The Falls of the Ohio State Park is located at the end of West Riverside Drive, Clarksville, Indiana. Take Exit 0 on Interstate 65 and follow the signs.

Construction Notes:

Due to I-65 bridge construction, Court Avenue, Market Street and Riverside Drive will be closed for days or weeks at a time. In October, Riverside Drive is closed east of Kingfish Restaurant, but it doesn't affect access to the park.

Exit 0 northbound has been modified, but access is unchanged. I-65 traffic flow has been altered dramatically by lane changes, so please observe posted speed limits and drive safely!

Hours of OperationThe State Park is open seven days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Interpretive Center is closed until fall, 2015 for renovation and new exhibit installation.

Interpretive Center Admission Fees

Daily Rate

$5.00 Age 19 and older

$2.00 Age 18 and younger

Under 2 Free

Student group rate (Pre-K through College only)
$2 per student – Group leader must pay in one lump sum. (Consult Educator Information for details)

Parking FeesThe pay-to-park station is located behind the Interpretive Center. Fees collected support park operations since we do not have a gate house.

Put $2 in the envelope and insert it into the collection slot in the rear of the parking lot.The $2 parking fee applies for all visits. It doesn't apply to the lot near the railroad bridge or at the GRC home site.

If you have Indiana’s State Park Pass, you do not need to pay. Pick up an “Annual Park Permit” from the receptionist or follow instructions for visiting the Interpretive Center above.

Used at any Indiana State Park, 2015 passes will be available at Charlestown State Park, but with limit access the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center while we are closed. They may be purchased on-line from the Indiana State Parks website link provided).

A part of the Falls of the Ohio State Park once the location of George Rogers Clark's home. Our cabin is a representation by similar size and layout. A description of our boat ramp is also on this page. Cabin is closed until next May.